Justin R. Pidot (Denver): Governance and Uncertainty. Will Wilkinson on the saying that “Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice” and “Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue”. Does Sarah Palin’s endorsement of Donald Trump mean the Tea Party is (or should be) dead? Not so fast, say Thomas Massie, Justin Amash, and Matt Kibbe. Fox News focus group so mad they can’t do racism in public any more. Elizabeth Bruenig on what explains the Trump-Sanders crossover vote: They speak to the same American anxieties — even though they offer radically different solutions. Compassionate biology: David Pearce on how CRISPR-based “gene drives” could cheaply, rapidly and sustainably reduce suffering throughout the living world. Will Davies on the political economy of David Bowie. Here is a conversation between Zizek and Lacan.
